Henry comes with a lifetime of experience working in films. He has directed and produced music videos, short films and documentaries, worked as a Technical Analyst for the British Board of Film Classification and classes his favourite job as having been, ‘Celebrity Wrangler’ looking after the celebrities on the red carpet at West End Film premieres.

Henry has been a passionate collector of film posters and movie memorabilia since he was a teenager.

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Why are you working within the auction world?

I love movie posters and classic film artwork, and working at an auction house is an ideal way to see all the beautiful posters and interact with other collectors.

What first attracted you to your speciality?

I have been collecting original movie posters since I was in my early teens and have amassed a large collection – acquiring the poster was always the memory of watching a great film, and then later it became an appreciation of the poster artwork – there are so many talented artists who capture the director’s vision.

What aspect of your career do you find most satisfying?

I love interacting with other collectors – we all have collecting passions and to see or hear about what they have spent years finding is always surprising and a learning experience.

What should a potential collector/buyer look to purchase? Why?

Classic film posters are always a great investment – start with your favourite films from when you were growing up and build your collection up from there. Titles that continue to increase in price include James Bond, Star Wars, 80s horror etc – but go with what you like initially – and live with your favourite poster artwork on your walls.

What are the best items to sell via an auction house?

I am biased towards movie posters and film memorabilia, and I have seen the steady rise in popularity of the genre at auction houses. The movie memorabilia market is growing very quickly and now is a great time to sell at auction.